UK Draws Line: No Offensive Strikes Against Iran

0:00It's April 6th, Europe news today starts now, AI-powered and pan-European. I'm Corey with the story, UK's drawing a clear line in the sand, no offensive strikes against the Ron, even after President Trump's bold threat to hit their power plants and bridges. This comes as Teyfran blocks the straight of Hormuz choking off key oil shipments and rattling global markets. Trump dropped that warning in a heated social media rant on Sunday, giving Iran until Tuesday to reopen the straight or face the consequences. He's pushed before, for other nations, to send ships and clear the route themselves. Folks are calling out the move as edging toward war crimes, but UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson shut it down quick, saying it's not the language or strategy. London's rolling with under-prime minister Keir Starmer. So far, Britain stuck to defense mode, ARIAF jets running patrols to shield Gulf allies from Iranian drones. Starmer Greenlit US use of UK bases for targeted hits on missile sites,

1:03threatening ships or partners in the area. With the strait still locked down and risks sky high, UK's leading talks on a deployment to secure it, but that's on hold until a cease-fire lands. Keeping things from boiling over further.